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Kogi PDP vice chairman slumps and dies while playing lawn tennis

8Jan

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Kogi PDP vice chairman slumps and dies while playing lawn tennis

The unfortunate demise of the Kogi PDP vice chairman has saddened many. According to a statement by Bode Ogunmola, the state publicity secretary of PDP, Chief Kola Ojo collapsed and passed away while playing lawn tennis at the Ogudu GRA Sports Centre in Lagos. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. Chief Kola Ojo was in his 60s. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Apostle Chris Omashola claims Marlians are targeting his life; exposes threats

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Apostle Chris Omashola claims Marlians are targeting his life; exposes threats

Apostle Chris Omashola has alleged that individuals identifying as Marlians, fans of singer Naira Marley, are pursuing his life. According to Omashola, he has been receiving death threats through text and various social media platforms since revealing his 2020 prophecy. The clergyman claimed that as part of his 2020 prophecies, God revealed to him that Naira Marley is a Demon and also Satanic. He asserts that he has received numerous threats since his prophecy was made public. ''I want to sound this as a note of warning to Naira Marley and his Marlians Gang to restrain from this as I am unintimidated and cant be stopped'' he said Omashola has exposed screenshots of some of the death messages he reportedly received after sharing his prophecies. See belo...

Justice to be served as trial for Mompha’s alleged N33bn fraud resumes on January 15th

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Justice to be served as trial for Mompha’s alleged N33bn fraud resumes on January 15th

The trial of Internet personality Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha is scheduled to continue on January 15th, 2020 at a Federal High Court in Lagos. Mompha was apprehended by EFCC operatives at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport in Abuja on October 19th. He was subsequently arraigned before the court on November 25th on a 14-count charge relating to Money Laundering and suspected internet fraud. His company, Ismalob Global Investment, was also implicated in the case. The EFCC accused Mompha of using Ismalob Global Investment, his company, to retain a total sum of N18.05 billion between 2015 and 2019. In addition, he was alleged to have facilitated the retention of N14.9 billion between 2015 and 2017, without adhering to the f...

Man gets burnt while trying to steal cables from a transformer in Osun (photo)

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Man gets burnt while trying to steal cables from a transformer in Osun (photo)

A man in Osun suffered burns while attempting to steal cables from a transformer. The 26-year-old, identified as Ojo Ibrahim, was caught in the act at Araromi street in Ijebu-Ijesa in Oriade Local Government Area of Osun state. As per the state police command, Ojo ventured to the transformer house at night when the power had been cut off, but electricity was unexpectedly restored and he sustained severe burns during the attempted vandalism. Residents in the area discovered him in agony the next morning. He was subsequently handed over to the police and is expected to face charges in court soon.

Graphic images show violent retribution: Infamous thief burned by outraged crowd in Benue

8Jan

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Graphic images show violent retribution: Infamous thief burned by outraged crowd in Benue

A suspected notorious robber faced lethal vigilante justice in Korinya town of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, as an enraged mob took the law into their own hands. According to witnesses, the suspect, known as "Natho," had long been a source of fear in the rural community. His alleged robbing spree came to an end on Monday, January 6, after he reportedly stole money from a well-known local businessman. Reports indicated that the thief and his gang had previously targeted the same victim on multiple occasions, forcibly seizing valuables from the business owner. Following the latest incident, community members set up roadblocks to capture the alleged culprits in response to their anger. Despite the police swiftly arresting the notorious suspect, the furious mob...

Graphic Photos Show Angry Mob Setting Notorious Robber Ablaze in Benue

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Graphic Photos Show Angry Mob Setting Notorious Robber Ablaze in Benue

In Korinya town of Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State, an angry mob lynched a suspected notorious robber to death. According to witnesses, the suspect known as "Natho" had been terrorizing the rural town for a long time and met his end on Monday, January 6, after allegedly snatching money from a popular businessman in the community. It was reported that the alleged thief and his gang forcefully made away with valuables belonging to the businessman, with this being the fourth time they had targeted the victim. Upon hearing about the incident, the locals decided to set up roadblocks at the two exits of the community to apprehend the alleged culprits. The police swiftly swooped on the suspect, arresting him and taking him into custody, but the angry mob was not sati...

EFCC Searches Shehu Sani’s Home in Abuja Over Alleged Fraud

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EFCC Searches Shehu Sani’s Home in Abuja Over Alleged Fraud

Officials from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) carried out a search at the Abuja residence of former Senator Shehu Sani on December 8th. The raid, which took place at the apartment in Wuse, Abuja around 3:30pm, aimed to find evidence against the ex-Kaduna senator. Last week, Sani was arrested by the anti-corruption agency for allegedly extorting $20,000 from Sani Daudu, the owner of ASD Motors. The former senator, who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial district from 2015 to 2019, reportedly accepted the money from Dauda with the promise of passing it on to Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the EFCC.

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I walked away, focused on my dreams – Toke Makinwa reveals what she did after realizing her ex-husband Maje Ayida was consistently cheating on her

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I walked away, focused on my dreams – Toke Makinwa reveals her response to her ex-husband’s infidelity I walked away, focused on my dreams – Toke Makinwa reveals what she did after realizing her ex-husband Maje Ayida was consistently cheating on her

Media personality, Toke Makinwa has shared her response to realizing that her ex-husband Maje Ayida was consistently cheating on her. Toke provided insight into her actions during her previous marriage after commenting on the viral video of a woman confronting her husband's alleged mistress at Ikeja City Mall. She tweeted; A Twitter user @meeriham_ asked Toke Makinwa to share how she responded upon discovering Maje's infidelity with his baby mama, Anita. Responding to the tweet, Toke revealed that she didn't engage in confrontation but instead focused on pursuing her dreams and aspirations and also worked on herself. See the exchange below;

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Sickle Cell patient who doctors said may not live up to 20 years reveals she’s in her 40s and is now a married mother

8Jan

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Sickle Cell patient overcomes odds Sickle Cell patient who doctors said may not live up to 20 years reveals she’s in her 40s and is now a married mother

A woman diagnosed with sickle cell disorder, who doctors thought wouldn't live to see 20, is now in her 40s, married, and a mother. She took to Twitter to share her story and offer advice to others. She wrote: "I am genotype SS. Growing up, I was so accustomed to being critically ill and having blood transfusions that I believed all children went through the same. I grew up hearing doctors tell my mum not to expect too much as I might not reach 20. My parents resigned to their fate." She added: "Today I’m in my 40s. If my parents were alive, they would be grandparents. I have had a successful career in broadcasting, the development sector, and politics. I excelled in all of them. I'm married. ...

Surviving Sickle Cell: A Story of Hope and Resilience

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Surviving Sickle Cell: A Story of Hope and Resilience

Living with sickle cell disorder, a woman overcame the odds after doctors doubted she would live past 20. Today, in her 40s, she is not only alive but also happily married and a mother. She shared her inspiring journey and offered advice on Twitter. Describing her experience, she wrote: "I am genotype SS. Growing up, I was so used to being desperately sick and having blood transfusions that I thought it was something all children experienced. I grew up listening to doctors tell my mum not to have high hopes I might not live to be 20. My parents accepted their fate." She added: "Today I’m in my 40s. If my parents were alive they’d be grandparents. I have had a career spanning broadcasting, the development sector and politics. All of which I excelled at. I’m married. ...